Mat Sherman
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Building an startup advisory firm for the top 10% of founders in the world (because who knows the order from there?)
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Virtual staffing agencies are having a moment. You’ve probably seen creators like Nick Huber (Somewhere) and Austin Rief (Oceans) launching their own. One I’ve gotten to know over the years isCoconut—run by a rad CEO, Tyler Leber, who’s building something special. He recently asked for my help with a pricing question. He’s trying to figure out which is a more effective way to sell a monthly VA package: Lead with $16/hour, or Lead with $2,900/month?
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Seedscout - The easiest way to launch a startup focused podcast | Product Hunt
In 2021, starting a podcast is one of the best ways to meet other techies and build a brand. Seedscout is a way for people to get these benefits, without the work. Leave booking, editing, and producing to us, and you just focus on having great conversations.
444 - Alex Taub (Upstream) On Building A Better LinkedIn | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 444
Summary Alex Taub is the co-founder and CEO of Upstream. With Upstream, join communities, give and get help, attend events to meet other professionals, and spend meaningful time together. Show Notes Alex Taub is the co-founder and CEO of Upstream. With Upstream, join communities, give and get help, attend events to meet other professionals, and spend meaningful time together. ★ Support this podcast ★ What is Forward Thinking Founders?
381 - Julian Renard (Kingdom) On Building Settlers of Catan For Startup Discovery | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 381
October 13, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Julian is the founder of Kingdom. Kingdom is a fun way to promote your startup. It's a mix between a board game and the milliondollardhomepage. Show Notes Julian is the founder of Kingdom. Kingdom is a fun way to promote your startup. 50% of revenue will be reversed to We forest for planting trees. ★ Support this podcast ★ What is Forward Thinking Founders?
376 - Paul Doherty (Hanhi) On Peer-Reviewed Competitions | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 376
October 10, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Paul Doherty is the founder of Hanhi. Hanhi allows people to create peer-reviewed competitions for hiring and finding the best ideas. Show Notes Paul Doherty is the founder of Hanhi. Hanhi allows people to create peer-reviewed competitions for hiring and finding the best ideas.
374 - Matt Greenleaf (Supertribe) On Professional Gaming Connections | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 374
October 9, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Matt Greenleaf is the founder of Supertribe. Supertribe makes meaningful professional connections over online games. Show Notes Matt Greenleaf is the founder of Supertribe. Supertribe makes meaningful professional connections over online games. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts.
375 - Martin Lien (Respond Flow) Building the Mailchimp for SMS | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 375
October 9, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Martin Lien is the cofounder of Respond Flow. Respond Flow enables you to automatically send mass personalized text messages to grow your business and connect with your loyal customers. Show Notes Martin Lien is the cofounder of Respond Flow. Respond Flow enables you to automatically send mass personalized text messages to grow your business and connect with your loyal customers.
373 - Danielle Baskin (Dialup) On Serendipitous Voice Chat | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 373
October 9, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Danielle Baskin is the founder of Dialup. Dialup is reviving the magic of the phone. It's a voice-chat app that connects you to people in surprising ways. Show Notes Danielle Baskin is the founder of Dialup. Dialup is reviving the magic of the phone. It's a voice-chat app that connects you to people in surprising ways.
372 - Amira Valliani (Glow) On Paid Podcast Memberships | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 372
October 8, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Amira Valliani is the founder of Glow. Glow makes it easy to monetize directly from your biggest fans with exclusive podcasts. Show Notes Amira Valliani is the founder of Glow. Glow makes it easy to monetize directly from your biggest fans with exclusive podcasts.
371 - Phoebe Yao (Pareto) On API for Business Operations | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 371
October 8, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Phoebe Yao is the founder of Pareto. A human API for business operations. Show Notes Phoebe Yao is the founder of Pareto. A human API for business operations. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts. Edition is the #1 product for startups to use to run their community, with one simple tool.
370 - Anthony Mattana (Hooke Audio) On Bluetooth Hardware | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 370
October 7, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Anthony Mattana is the founder of Hooke Audio. Hooke Audio is the leaders in Bluetooth hardware and software recording technologies. Show Notes Anthony Mattana is the founder of Hooke Audio. Hooke Audio is the leaders in Bluetooth hardware and software recording technologies. Check out their Kickstarter here.
369 - Sid Bharath (Broca) On Using AI for Copy Writers | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 369
October 7, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Sid Bharath is the founder of Broca. Broca generates marketing copy and content using AI. Show Notes Sid Bharath is the founder of Broca. Broca generates marketing copy and content using AI. Thanks to Edition for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders! Running a community takes a ton of different tools, which all use different systems and cost different amounts.
368 - Mariel Davis (Spokn) On Professional Development | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 368
October 6, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Mariel Davis is the founder of Spokn. Spokn is an app for professional development - all in audio, so learning can fit into the daily routine of busy employees. Show Notes Mariel Davis is the founder of Spokn. Spokn is an app for professional development - all in audio, so learning can fit into the daily routine of busy employees.
369 - Asra Nadeem (Opus) On Creating Interactive Stories and Games | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 369
October 6, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Asra Nadeem is the founder of Opus. With Opus, you can create interactive stories and games in real-time. No technical skills or capital investments needed. Show Notes Asra Nadeem is the founder of Opus. With Opus, you can create interactive stories and games in real-time. No technical skills or capital investments needed.
368 - Amelia Lin (Saga) On Private Podcasts for Families | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 368
October 5, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Amelia Lin is the founder of Saga. Saga is building a new kind of social app that helps families save life stories of loved ones in their voice—it's like getting a podcast of your Grandma's childhood stories. Show Notes Amelia Lin is the founder of Saga. Saga is building a new kind of social app that helps families save life stories of loved ones in their voice—it's like getting a podcast of your Grandma's childhood stories.
366 - Brandon Jacoby (Bulletin) On Community Driven News Publications | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 366
October 4, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Brandon Jacoby is the founder of Bulletin. Bulletin is a community-driven local news publication. Subscribers will receive a recurring newsletter with what's happening in their area. No fluff. No clickbait. Show Notes Brandon Jacoby is the founder of Bulletin. Bulletin is a community-driven local news publication. Subscribers will receive a recurring newsletter with what's happening in their area. No fluff. No clickbait.
365 - Aditi Shekar (Zeta) On Personal Finance For Couples | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 365
Summary Aditi Shekar is the founder of Zeta. sing a combination of technology and advice, we want to help millions of American couples get ahead of their finances. From planning for your first paycheck to paying for college debt, saving for your first house to prepping for child #1, Zeta’s mission is to help couples get smarter about money and have more successful relationships. Show Notes Aditi Shekar is the founder of Zeta.
364 - Adarsh Alphons (Wardrobe) On Renting Luxury Clothing | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 364
October 3, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Adarsh Alphons is the founder of Wardrobe. Wardrobe allows you to rent exclusive luxury and vintage dresses, bags and shoes for affordable prices. Show Notes Adarsh Alphons is the founder of Wardrobe. Wardrobe allows you to rent exclusive luxury and vintage dresses, bags and shoes for affordable prices.
363 - Carey D'Souza (Activeconnect) On Passwordless Identity | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 363
October 3, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Carey D'Sourza is the founder of Activeconnect. Bring intelligence to every access request, transaction or security challenge. Show Notes Carey D'Sourza is the founder of Activeconnect. Bring intelligence to every access request, transaction or security challenge. Passwordless Identity and access for any application.
362 - Dr. Quinn Wang (Quadrant Eye) On Remote Eye Exams | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 362
October 2, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Dr. Quinn Wang is the founder of Quadrant Eye. They are building rapid remote eye exams. Show Notes Dr. Quinn Wang is the founder of Quadrant Eye. They building rapid remote eye exams.
361 - Donald Hawkins (Tenth) On Erasing the Wealth Gap for Black Americans | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 361
October 2, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Donald Hawkins is the founder of Tenth. Tenth is building a digital bank designed to ERASE the wealth gap for Black Americans through legit financial education. Show Notes Donald Hawkins is the founder of Tenth. Tenth is building a digital bank designed to ERASE the wealth gap for Black Americans through legit financial education.
360 - Zeeshan Sheikh (Space) On Building Custom Online Spaces | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 360
October 1, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Zeeshan Sheikhis the founder of Space. In Space, Join audio-only conversations, and interact with interesting people on topics that matter to you. Show Notes Zeeshan Sheikhis the founder of Space. In Space, join audio-only conversations, and interact with interesting people on topics that matter to you.
359 - Chandra Duggirala (Founderpool) On Pooling Founder Equity and Decreasing Risk | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 359
October 1, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Chandra Duggirala is the founder of Founderpool. FounderPool de-risks entrepreneurship by pooling startup equity. Show Notes Chandra Duggirala is the founder of Founderpool. FounderPool de-risks entrepreneurship by pooling startup equity.
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Forward Thinking City is a virtual city for anyone to join and break into startups. In the city, any founder is able to join our Slack community, request intros to VCs in our community, and attend one of dozens of events we put on weekly. A free & anonymous startup acquisition marketplace Would you recommend this product?
358 - Baran Korkmaz (Arway) on Building AR for Location Apps | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 358
September 30, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Baran Korkmaz is the founder of Arway. Arway is powering camera devices with AI to recognize their surroundings for hyper-accurate location apps. Show Notes Baran Korkmaz is the founder of Arway. Arway is powering camera devices with AI to recognize their surroundings for hyper-accurate location apps.
A Note from Mat
Hey all, I’ve been a writer since 2010, where I’ve written over 300 posts on tech, startups, and business. In fact, I’ve been a writer for longer than I’ve been a founder. Many of my posts are nestled somewhere in this Substack, on page 22 of the archives, begging to be read. My old posts are competing for attention, facing off against my new company and newfound focus, Forward Thinking City.
A Note from Mat
Hey all, I’ve been a writer since 2010, where I’ve written over 300 posts on tech, startups, and business. In fact, I’ve been a writer for longer than I’ve been a founder. Many of my posts are nestled somewhere in this Substack, on page 22 of the archives perhaps, begging to be read. My oold posts are competing for attention, facing off against my new company and newfound focus, Forward Thinking City.
354 - Bart Macdonald (Bloom Venture Partners) On Partner Mondays | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 354
Summary This is a segment of Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Bart Macdonald, the founder of Bloom Venture Partners. Show Notes This is a segment of Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Bart Macdonald, the founder of Bloom Venture Partners. Follow Bart on Twitter here.
353 - Nir Kabessa (Yup) On Rating the Web and Gaining Influence | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 353
September 28, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Nir Kabessa is the cofounder of Yup. Yup allows you to build influence & earn money for rating content on any website. Show Notes Nir Kabessa is the cofounder of Yup. Yup allows you to build influence & earn money for rating content on any website.
352 - Troy Bolus (OmniPanel) On Turning User Complaints Into Product Roadmaps | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 352
September 27, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Troy is the co-founder of OmniPanel. OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Show Notes Troy is the co-founder of Omnipanel.
349 - Aashni Shah (Taonga) On Storing and Sharing Personal Documents | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 349
Summary Aashni Shah is the founder of Taonga. Whether you're moving to another country, applying for a mortgage or downloading the latest FinTech app, everyone wants your documents. Taonga let's you store and share these documents securely. Show Notes Aashni Shah is the founder of Taonga. Whether you're moving to another country, applying for a mortgage or downloading the latest FinTech app, everyone wants your documents. Taonga lets you store and share these documents securely.
348 - Sarah Greisdorf (Holdette) On Creating Suits With Pockets | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 348
September 25, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Sarah Greisdorf is the founder of Holdette. Holdette creates women's professional workwear with real pockets. Made for women, by women. Show Notes Sarah Greisdorf is the founder of Holdette. Holdette creates women's professional workwear with real pockets. Made for women, by women.
347 - Justin Mitchell (YAC) On Audio First Messaging | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 347
Summary Justin is the cofounder of YAC. YAC helps you cut down on meetings & calls with voice messages, searchable transcriptions & async screen sharing Show Notes Justin is the cofounder of YAC. YAC helps you cut down on meetings & calls with voice messages, searchable transcriptions & async screen sharing.
346 - Sudarshan Sridharan (Fion) On Detecting, Fighting, and Preventing Fires | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 346
Summary Sudarshan Sridharan is the cofounder of Fion. Their software utilizes a proprietary machine-learning algorithm to detect fires as soon as they start, accurately predicts when and where fires will spread to, and how much financial damage they’ll cause. Show Notes Sudarshan Sridharan is the cofounder of Fion.
345 - Kris Lachance & Loren Cohen (Skillfull) On Building a Bootcamp for Strategy and Ops | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 345
September 24, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Kris Lachance & Loren Cohen are the cofounders of Skillful. Skillful helps you get the business skills you need for Strategy & Operations roles at leading tech companies. Show Notes Kris Lachance & Loren Cohen are the cofounders of Skillful. Skillful helps you get the business skills you need for Strategy & Operations roles at leading tech companies.
344 - Ann Garnier (Lisa Health) On Preparing For Menopause | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 344
Summary Ann Garnier is the founder of Lisa Health. Lisa Health helps you make small changes to prepare for menopause, manage symptoms, and improve your midlife well-being. Show Notes Ann Garnier is the founder of Lisa Health. Lisa Health helps you make small changes to prepare for menopause, manage symptoms, and improve your midlife well-being.
341 - Lazar Stojkovic (Devshopper) On Building a Dev Shop Marketplace | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 341
September 22, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Lazar Stojkovic is the cofounder of Devshopper. Skip the expensive middlemen and discuss your project with some of the world's top service provider firms directly. Show Notes Lazar Stojkovic is the cofounder of Devshopper. Skip the expensive middlemen and discuss your project with some of the world's top service provider firms directly.
339 - Amy Fan (TwentyEight Health) On Birth Control | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 339
Summary Amy Fan is the founder of TwentyEight Health! They offer birth control pills, patch, ring and emergency contraception (Plan B or equivalent) prescriptions and delivery. Show Notes Amy Fan is the founder of TwentyEight Health! They offer birth control pills, patch, ring and emergency contraception (Plan B or equivalent) prescriptions and delivery.
340 - Puja Balachander (Devie) On Getting Help Raising Kids | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 340
September 21, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Puja Balachander is the founder of Devi, a caring coach who supports you to understand and manage behavioral challenges with your child. Show Notes Puja Balachander is the founder of Devie. Devie is a caring coach who supports you to understand and manage behavioral challenges with your child.
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338 - Garrett McCurrach (Pipedream) On Building Underground Tubes | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 338
September 20, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Garrett McCurrach is the cofounder of Pipedream Labs. Pipedream is a network of underground tubes that offers near-instantaneous delivery of objects to and from homes and businesses. Show Notes Garrett McCurrach is the cofounder of Pipedream. Pipedream is a network of underground tubes that offers near-instantaneous delivery of objects to and from homes and businesses.
335 - Matteo Franceschetti (Eight Sleep) On Everything You Need for Better Sleep | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 335
Summary Matteo Franceschetti is the cofounder of Eight Sleep. More than just a comfortable mattress, their technology offers everything you need to achieve sleep fitness. Show Notes Matteo Franceschetti is the cofounder of Eight Sleep. More than just a comfortable mattress, their technology offers everything you need to achieve sleep fitness.
Hello, Jobsurv! 👋
Today’s post is all about Jobsurv, a Forward Thinking partner! If you read all the way through this newsletter, you’ll see a very simple way to come onto my podcast as a guest. Just read through, and you’ll see :) Jobsurv is a great tool for companies to understand their team on a deeper level, or for job seekers to understand the type of company they are best suited for while going into a job hunt.
334 - Lisa Magill (Aleria) On Diversity and Inclusion in Tech | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 334
Summary Lisa is the cofounder of Aleria. Aleria shows you how inclusion can help you improve recruitment strategies, increase employee satisfaction and loyalty, achieve diversity goals and drive business performance. Show Notes Lisa is the co-founder of Aleria. Aleria shows you how inclusion can help you improve recruitment strategies, increase employee satisfaction and loyalty, achieve diversity goals and drive business performance.
333 - Isaac Eaves & Kevin Bunarjo (Joon) On Improving Your Kids' Habits | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 333
September 18, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Isaac Eaves & Kevin Bunarjo are the cofounder of Joon. Joon is a habit and routine building app that's easy for you and fun for your children. Show Notes Isaac Eaves & Kevin Bunarjo are the cofounder of Joon. Joon is a habit and routine building app that's easy for you and fun for your children.
332 - Michel Bock (Selfdriving.fyi) On All Things Self Driving Cars | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 332
September 17, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Michel Bock is the creator behind Selfdriving.fyi. Selfdriving.fyi is the most comprehensive database of companies working on autonomous vehicles and related technologies. Show Notes Michel Bock is the creator behind Selfdriving.fyi. Selfdriving.fyi is the most comprehensive database of companies working on autonomous vehicles and related technologies.
331 - Jeremy Navarro (DormOps) On Building a Student Ran Marketing Agency | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 331
September 17, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Jeremy Navarro is the founder of DormOps. DormOps helps brands get an A+ on their marketing with their passionate student marketers. Show Notes Jeremy Navarro is the founder of DormOps. DormOps helps brands get an A+ on their marketing with their passionate student marketers.
329 - Sebastien Mannai (Acoustic Wells) On Making Oil Wells Cleaner | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 329
Summary Sebastien Mannai is the founder of Acoustic Wells. Acoustic Wells combines sound-based hardware and artificial intelligence to determine the operating conditions and health of oil wells, including gas leakage, in a way that is cheaper for well owners, and less harmful to the environment. Show Notes Sebastien Mannai is the founder of Acoustic Wells.
328 - Kimberly Jolasun (Gender Reveal Game) Creating a Fundraiser Out of the Gender Reveal | Forward Thinking Founders | Episode 328
September 15, 2020 by Mat Sherman Visit Website Summary Kimberly Jolasun is the creator of Gender Reveal Game. Raise money for a bundle of joy by having friends and family (or the whole damn internet) guess the baby’s gender. Show Notes Kimberly Jolasun is the creator of Gender Reveal Game. Raise money for a bundle of joy by having friends and family (or the whole damn internet) guess the baby’s gender.
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